Hiring someone to fix your website's accessibility: what to expect
A buyer's checklist for small businesses hiring help with website accessibility fixes: scope, deliverables, timelines, red flags and DIY options.
You've run a checker, seen a list of errors, and don't have time to learn WCAG. Here's how to hire help without overpaying.
Decide what you need
- A prioritised fix list you (or your web person) apply. Cheapest and fastest; works well on Squarespace, Wix, WordPress and Shopify, where most fixes are settings and content.
- Someone to make the changes for you. Costs more; you'll need to grant site access.
- A formal manual audit. Only if a client, contract or procurement process requires a conformance report.
Good deliverables look like
- Issues ranked by impact on real visitors, not just a raw tool export.
- Where to click in your platform to fix each one (e.g. Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Shopify).
- Code snippets where needed.
- A re-scan after fixes so you can see the difference.
- Honest notes on what automated testing can't check, such as a keyboard test.
Red flags
- "Guaranteed ADA compliance" or "lawsuit-proof" claims.
- A one-line script that "fixes everything".
- No sample report available before you pay. (Here is ours.)
Typical timeline
A fix list for a 5–10 page site: 1–3 days. Applying the fixes yourself: an afternoon to a few days, depending on how many images and forms you have.
Want it done for you?
Altwise Fix-Pack — $149: up to 10 pages scanned, issues ranked by impact, copy-paste fixes for your platform, and one re-scan after you apply them. Delivered within 48 hours. 14-day refund. Order the Fix-Pack ($149) · Fix-Pack Plus, up to 25 pages ($299) · or start with a free homepage snapshot.
Agencies: 5 white-label Fix-Packs for $499.
A Fix-Pack is a technical report, not legal advice, and it does not certify ADA or legal compliance or protect against claims.
Related guides
- White-label accessibility audits for web design agencies
- Website accessibility checklist for small businesses (WCAG 2.2 AA)
- Website accessibility for contractors and home-service businesses
- Real estate website accessibility: listings, photos and IDX search
This guide is general technical information, not legal advice. Following it does not certify ADA or any legal compliance. Automated checks find only part of accessibility barriers.
Check your own site
Run a free homepage snapshot to see your top 3 issues in about a minute, or order the $149 Fix-Pack for up to 10 pages with copy-paste fixes for your platform.